Evolution of the United States Air Force

AFS 111L SYLLABUS Unique Numbers 44345/44350 Evolution of the United States Air Force Spring 2012 AFROTC Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin Colonel Jeffrey F. Staha, Professor Office Phone: (512) 232-2369 Office: BEL 605

Spring 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR AS 200 STUDENTS FROM: Col Staha SUBJECT: Welcome 1. Welcome to the second semester of the course, The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power. In the next 15 lessons, we survey the experiences of America s Air Force and Airmen from the Vietnam War through today s War on Terror. By studying key events and outcomes of major conflicts from the past 50 years, the course traces the development of Air Force capabilities and doctrine. Just as importantly, however, we use this history to appreciate the formative events for Air Force leaders, past and present. 2. By now, you know I believe leaders prepare themselves to be successful; it s not a matter of luck or chance. The leaders we honor today studied diligently, read current events with a critical eye, and took advantage of experiences offered them. They prepared themselves to be ready to lead when the time came. 3. With this term, you continue your personal development as a leader. Come to class prepared and ready to learn about America s Air Force and its leaders. If you do, you can expect an exceptionally rewarding and fun semester. Courage Integrity First Service before Self Excellence in All We Do! // signed // JEFFREY F. STAHA, Col, USAF Commander 2

AFROTC Detachment 825 Attendance Policy and Rules of Engagement I expect you to make the effort to attend 100% of this class and its associated Leadership Lab (LLAB). Learning is maximized when you are in class with your peers. When you must miss class for valid, unavoidable reasons, notify me as soon as possible but no later than before class start time. In case of unexpected circumstances (i.e. emergencies), you should notify me no later than 24 hours after class session. Alternate requirements or makeup activities will be arranged for the valid, unavoidable criteria listed below: 1. Participation in an approved field trip or other official University activity (e.g., athletics, debate, music, theater arts, AFROTC physical). Note: Fraternity and/or sorority functions are not official University activities; or 2. Sickness or medical confinement; or 3. An emergency (e.g., death in the family, automobile accident). Other absences will be considered unexcused and count against your attendance record. An attendance rate below 80% for class, to include LLAB, will result in course failure. Administrative Requirement: Regardless of circumstance, if you miss class, email me within 24 hours about the absence (with Cadet Form 1 as your subject line). Key Dates: 16 Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday 17 Jan Classes Begin 12-16 Mar Spring Break 2 Apr Last day to drop a class except for urgent & substantiated, nonacademic reasons 4 May Last day of class 18 May Commissioning & Joint Commissioning 19 May University Commencement Course Location and Hours: (44345) Wed 0800-0850, SZB 464 (44350) Wed 0900-0950, SZB 464 Office Location and Hours: BEL 605 hours by appointment Office: 232-2369 E-mail: Jeffrey.staha@austin.utexas.edu 3

Student Responsibilities and Guidelines Classroom Conduct: 1. When a ranking officer/instructor enters the classroom, students will stand and come to attention until told to be seated by the officer. When the officer prepares to leave the classroom, the students must again come to attention until dismissed or until the officer leaves the classroom. Class members will select a class monitor and alternate who will make these announcements for all class sessions. 2. You are not required to stand or raise your hand when contributing to class discussions, but you must be respectful of others at all times. You will properly address the instructor as sir/ma am or by rank (e.g., Captain, Major, Colonel) and address NCOs as sergeant. 3. No eating, smoking, or use of other tobacco products while in class. 4. During class, cell phones will be turned off. 5. No use of laptops during class. Saluting/Reporting: When in uniform, render a hand salute and verbal greeting to all military officers outside, and when reporting in (whether or not in uniform). Salute all ranking cadet officers, of all military services, when in uniform. Unless told to enter at ease, you must use proper reporting procedures when entering the office of a commissioned officer. Uniform Wear: Wear your uniform properly and proudly! You must maintain grooming and weight standards to wear the uniform. Note: AFI 36-2903 requires that dress and appearance standards are followed on- and off-duty. Civilian Clothes/Uniform: In accordance with AFROTCI 36-2008 cadets will wear their uniform for at least one full day per school week, during their attendance at LLAB, and for Practical Military Training (PMT). GMC cadets will wear appropriate civilian attire to their AS class. POC will wear UOD to their AS class. Appropriate civilian clothes may be worn at other times while in BEL or SZB. NO HATS will be worn in the buildings at any time. Hazing: Hazing is neither honorable nor respectful behavior. Hazing is inconsistent with military order. Do not use your cadet position or rank to take advantage of, or inflict cruelty on subordinates, to include indignity, oppression, or deprivation of any right or privilege to which they are legally entitled. Be honorable, be respectful. Drugs & Alcohol: No drugs, period. No drinking alcohol unless you are of legal age. Be responsible do not abuse alcohol and never drive while or after drinking. Cadet Standards: Cadets must be aware of membership requirements (refer to AFROTCI 36-2011). Here s a recap of your requirements (these are not all-inclusive): 4

1. Report all negative civil, military, or school involvements to the detachment within 72 hours. If the incident occurs during a school break lasting longer than 72 hours, cadets may wait to report the involvement NLT 72 hours after their return to classes following the break. 2. Maintain a full academic load of 12.0 credit hours (exceptions for final semester) and term and cumulative GPA of 2.00 or greater (a 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to compete for an enrollment allocation). You must also pass all AS courses with a C or better and no Fs or incomplete grades in any of your classes. Correspondence courses must have prior approval to be considered in your full-time status. For scholarship cadets, maintain term and cumulative GPA of 2.50 or greater. Additionally, per ARMS 11-020, a scholarship cadet who earns less than a 2.0 term GPA will have the scholarship suspended for the next term, even if it is the cadet s first failure to meet academic standards. 3. Remain in good standing at your institution. 4. Discuss plans to drop classes or change majors with us in advance. 5. Meet physical fitness and weight standards. 6. Meet medical standards and advise us of any changes in your status. 7. Maintain Air Force standards of appearance, leadership, self-discipline, and behavior. Administration Textbook: AS200 Textbooks: The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power AFH 33-337, Tongue and Quill Timeliness: Be on time. Instruction: Academic classes are conducted as a combination of lecture and guided discussion. Be prepared for class by reading assignments in advance. Be able to share your knowledge and personal views in class. Classes may be supplemented with films or videos. Counseling Interviews: In accordance with AFROTCI 36-2011 and detachment policy, each cadet will meet with me for an academic plan review and term counseling interview. We will have at least one per term, with the first one occurring within the first few weeks of each semester. Plan on 30 45 minutes for your appointment and be on time. Office Hours: If you need my assistance or wish to discuss the course, the Air Force, or anything else, don t hesitate to schedule an appointment with me. Policy on Cheating: One of the Air Force core values is Integrity First. Do not cheat or tolerate anyone who does. This syllabus is subject to changes. 5

Course Objectives Each student will know: a. Know key terms and definitions use to described air and space power. b. Know events, leaders and the technological development surrounding the development of air and space power. c. Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. d. Know the Air Force Core Values. Course Requirements and Grading Policy Class Participation: Your participation in class is integral to effective learning. There are ten participation points (10% of your final course grade) in this course. You should strive for qualitative participation. With each absence, you will lose one point from your class participation grade. Examinations: You will have two exams a midterm and a final each worth 25 points (25% of your grade). The material for the exam will be taken from class lectures/slides, readings, and video/film presentations. The midterm will cover lessons 16-21; the final will test lessons 23-27. Writing Assignment: You must prepare a Position Paper (as defined by Tongue and Quill, pages 217-218), which supports one of the two thesis statements below. Thesis statement #1: An appreciation of airpower history is essential to effective air and space operations in the future. Thesis statement #2: Over reliance on historical airpower lessons is detrimental to an Air Force that must continually adapt its operations to remain effective against future enemies. Your paper must clearly support your position while also addressing any weaknesses in your point of view. Use relevant historical examples to strengthen your argument. Your paper must not exceed two pages, and you must follow the format of a Position Paper in Tongue and Quill. I will consider paper content and format in determining your grade for the assignment. I will use AFOATS Form 9 Talking/Position Paper Evaluation Sheet. The form will be posted on UT Blackboard for your reference/review. The position paper is worth 20 points (20% of your grade). The assignment is due at the beginning of class for lesson 23 (7 Mar). Your grade will be reduced one letter grade for each day late. Even if late, you will be required to complete the background paper to pass the course. Briefing Assignment: As a two-person team (three-person team(s) may be selected at the instructor s discretion), you must give an informative briefing this semester. All teammates must participate in the briefing; all teammates will earn the same grade for the briefing. For the briefing topic, you must select an historical event from our air and space heritage, and then present a 5-7 minute informative briefing that (1) provides a succinct summary of the event and (2) identifies positive and negative lessons for future leaders to consider when conducting Air 6

Force operations. Power point slides are required. Use no more than 10 total slides in your presentation. Provide a black-white copy of the slides to the instructor on the day of your briefing (print three slides per page). I will grade your briefing using AFOATS Form 6 - Informative Briefing Grading Sheet. This form will be posted on UT Blackboard for your reference/review. If your briefing is over or under the exact timeframe you will lose one letter grade and be required to re-accomplish the briefing. The briefing is worth 20 points (20% of your grade). You will give your briefing during one of the last two class periods in this semester. Grading Computation: Your grade is computed using the following formula. Note that the total score possible is 100 points and will be converted into the letter grade/4-point GPA scale used by UT-Austin. Area Points Number Grade Letter Grade/ GPA Points Class Participation 10 90 to 100 A/4.0 Exam 1 (Midterm) 25 80 to < 90 B/3.0 Exam 2 (Final) 25 70 to < 80 C/2.0 Position Paper 20 65 to < 70 D/1.0 Informative Briefing 20 Below 65 F/0.0 Total 100 Course critique requirement: Your feedback on the course and course instructor is critically important for two reasons. First, the feedback helps ensure the course is meeting its objective. Second, your input helps improve the course and instructor for future students. Specifically, all students must complete item 1 below. All cadets must complete items 1 through 3 below. 1. Every semester, complete the university critique, usually administered during the last class meeting; 2. Every semester, complete the AFROTC sexual assault assessment found on line (URL to be provided by instructor), usually completed NLT two weeks prior to course end date; 3. At the end of each spring semester, complete AFROTC end-of-term survey on line (URL to be provided by instructor), usually completed NLT two weeks prior to course end date. 7

AFS 111L COURSE OUTLINE SPRING 2011 Date Lsn Subject Assignments # 18 Jan 16 Air Power through Cold War Part II 25 Jan 17 Air Power through Cold War Part II 1 Feb 18 Air Power through Cold War Part II 8 Feb 19 Air Power in Post Cold War 15 Feb 20 Air Power in Post Cold War 22 Feb 21 Air Power in Post Cold War 29 Feb 22 Exam 1 (Midterm) 7 Mar 23 Air and Space Power Today Position Paper Due 14 Mar SPRING BREAK 21 Mar 24 Air and Space Power Today 28 Mar 25 Air and Space Power Today 4 Apr 26 Air and Space Power Today 11 Apr 27 Air and Space Power Today 18 Apr 28 Exam 2 (Final) 25 Apr 29 Briefings Briefing - Group 1 2 May 30 Briefings/Wrap up/critique/peer Rvw Briefing - Group 2 8